A new book claims former Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described Ukrainian President Zelensky as 'the special-needs child for the Europeans' and 'Mr Bean on crack' during a meeting about a minerals deal. Meanwhile, Ukraine warns its ceasefire offer may be withdrawn amid ongoing Russian attacks, which killed three in Kryvyi Rih.
Russia considers importing fuel and offering subsidies to mitigate supply disruptions caused by Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, leading to restrictions, price hikes, and shortages across numerous regions.
Ukraine's UN envoy warned that Kyiv might reconsider its ceasefire proposal if international efforts to end the war stall. This comes as Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure worsen fuel shortages, impacting Crimea and spreading to Siberia.
Ukraine's UN envoy warned that Kyiv could reconsider its ceasefire proposal if there's no international push to end the war. This comes as Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities and supply routes worsen fuel shortages, reaching Siberia and halting civilian sales in Crimea.
Polish PM Donald Tusk cautioned against a political conflict with Ukraine, calling it a strategic mistake. This follows Poland revoking Zelenskyy's top honor after he supported renaming a unit after nationalists who massacred Poles in WWII. Meanwhile, Ukraine's attacks on Russian fuel supplies in Crimea have led to civilian gas sales suspension.
Crimea's Kremlin-installed leadership is restricting fuel sales to individuals and businesses, reserving it for state services. This move follows Ukrainian attacks on energy and transport infrastructure, indicating pressure on Russian logistics.
Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian oil refineries have led to fuel shortages and rationing in 53 regions. The strikes have disrupted an estimated 20% of Russia's refining capacity, impacting key facilities like the Moscow refinery.
Ukraine launched a drone strike on the Moscow Oil Refinery, owned by Gazpromneft, on Tuesday. Russian authorities confirmed damage but no casualties. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, stating the attack was a response to Russian strikes and the prolonged war.
Ukraine launched a drone strike on the Moscow oil refinery, owned by Gazpromneft, causing damage. No casualties were reported. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities, stating it's a response to Russian strikes and a means to pressure Russia to end the war.
Ukraine plans to increase military wages by one-third to 30,000 hryvnias and offer fixed-term contracts to boost recruitment. President Zelenskyy also aims to recruit more foreign volunteers. Meanwhile, Russia's Putin claims Ukrainian drone strikes aim to sow confusion and damage the economy, though he admits some economic damage.
At least four people were killed and ten injured in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Crimea, including attacks on Simferopol and a commuter train near Kerch. Ukraine has not commented on the incidents, which follow alleged strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia's nuclear doctrine permits the use of nuclear weapons if the country's territorial integrity is threatened by aggressors. He also discussed normalizing US relations and criticized the IAEA's stance on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant.
IAEA Deputy Director General Mikhail Chudakov stated that the agency must document and report Ukrainian strikes on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to the world. He emphasized that attacking nuclear facilities is unacceptable, noting that the plant lost external power for about 20 minutes on June 3rd.
Fidesz, led by former PM Viktor Orban, has urged Hungary's new government to maintain neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, citing security concerns for Hungary and its families following Ukrainian strikes and Russian retaliation.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukrainian strikes near the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant's reactor hall constitute "nuclear terrorism" and pose a large-scale disaster risk. He cited a recent drone attack on a turbine hall and damage to a transport shop, with impacts close to reactor compartments.
Russia has banned aviation fuel exports until November 30 to ensure domestic supply amid regular Ukrainian strikes on its oil refineries and depots. The measure aims to prevent shortages and maintain revenue for its war effort.
The WHO office in Kyiv was hit by debris from Russian strikes, shattering a third-floor window but causing no injuries. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus renewed calls for a ceasefire and urged an end to attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Kyiv using hundreds of drones and advanced missiles, including the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile. This strike highlights Moscow's increasing reliance on next-generation weapons amid the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
The DPR department for documenting Ukraine's war crimes reported that Ukrainian armed groups conducted eight shelling attacks on the Donetsk People's Republic in the past 24 hours, resulting in one civilian wounded and damage to two residential buildings, an infrastructure site, and cars.
Военная разведка США скептически оценила удары Украины по России, назвав их беспорядочными и не имеющими оперативного или стратегического воздействия. Отчет охватывает период с января по март.
Maria Lvova-Belova said she shared these figures during a meeting in late April with Vanessa Frazier, the United Nations secretary-general’s special representative for children and armed conflict
Maria Lvova-Belova said she shared these figures during a meeting in late April with Vanessa Frazier, the United Nations secretary-general’s special representative for children and armed conflict
Rodion Miroshnik specified that more than 90% of the total number of victims – 185 people – were injured in attacks by Ukrainian attack drones
Alexander Stepanov noted that the lack of response from both Western countries and international organizations to such attacks has made it possible to create an extremely dangerous precedent of nuclear terrorism
